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Have you used or tried to use hearing services? We are looking for people who have to take part in our project through online interviews and focus groups. <\/p>\n
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Hi, my name is Siobhan.<\/p>\nI work at the University of Manchester, as a lecturer and at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals as a Clinical Scientist in Audiology. I work mostly with adults with learning disabilities and adults with dementia and I also do hearing tests for newborn babies.<\/p>\n
I am working on the part of the project speaking to hearing professionals.<\/p>\n
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Hi, my name is Shanice.<\/p>\nI am a researcher at the University of Manchester. Before this, I worked on a project into new roles in learning disability and autism healthcare services. I also researched and volunteered with people facing food poverty.<\/p>\n
I enjoy playing tennis, and I love animals.<\/p>\n
I am working on the part of the project speaking to autistic adults and children, their parents and guardians.<\/p>\n
If you would like to ask any questions about the project, you can send me an email: shanice.thomas@manchester.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n
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Hi, my name is Marianne.<\/p>\nI work at the University of Manchester, as a researcher. Before that I was a teacher. I taught children and adults with learning disabilities. I enjoy walking, singing, swimming, and reading.<\/p>\n
I am working on the part of the project speaking to people with learning disabilities, and carers or family members of people with learning disabilities.<\/p>\n
If you would like to ask me any questions about my research, you can send me an email: marianne.day@manchester.ac.uk<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n
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